Monday marks the start of 2½ weeks without any childcare, when her 3-year-old son’s Pacific Palisades preschool closes for the holidays. For school staff and parents with flexible schedules, winter break offers much-needed time to recharge, reconnect with family and even take a long-awaited vacation. Alberto Carvalho proposed shortening the district’s winter holidays from three weeks to two, but the plan failed due to pushback from teachers and many parents. She pays her mother $800 a month to provide necessary care for her children, all of whom attend LAUSD schools. Magnolia Science Academy, a charter elementary school in Northridge, is trying to bridge the gap by offering free camp over school holidays, including winter break.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 17, 2023 10:17 UTC